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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,212.71 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,212.71 and 547.28 is: 755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,212.71 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,212.71 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,212.71 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 663,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,691.93/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.59

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