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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,211.73 and 546.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,211.73 and 546.37 is: 753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,211.73 = 546.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,211.73 = 546.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,211.73 × 546.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 662,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,052.92/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.57

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