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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.63, 1,211.80 and 546.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.63, 1,211.80 and 546.43 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.63 : 1,211.80 = 546.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.63/1,211.80 = 546.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.63x = 1,211.80 × 546.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.63x = 662,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,163.87/878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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