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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.60, 1,212.12 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.60, 1,212.12 and 546.80 is: 754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.60 : 1,212.12 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.60/1,212.12 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.60x = 1,212.12 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.60x = 662,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,787.22/878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.37

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