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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.30, 1,212.62 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.30, 1,212.62 and 547.22 is: 755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.30 : 1,212.62 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.30/1,212.62 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.30x = 1,212.62 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.30x = 663,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,569.92/878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.52

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