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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.64, 1,212.71 and 546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.64, 1,212.71 and 546.81 is: 754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.64 : 1,212.71 = 546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.64/1,212.71 = 546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.64x = 1,212.71 × 546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.64x = 663,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,119.22/878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.71

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