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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,211.72 and 547.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,211.72 and 547.18 is: 754.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,211.72 = 547.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,211.72 = 547.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,211.72 × 547.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 663,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,028.95/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.84

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