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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.62, 1,212.74 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.62, 1,212.74 and 546.86 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.62 : 1,212.74 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.62/1,212.74 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.62x = 1,212.74 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.62x = 663,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,199.00/878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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