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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.77, 1,212.86 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.77, 1,212.86 and 547.16 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.77 : 1,212.86 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.77/1,212.86 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.77x = 1,212.86 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.77x = 663,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,620.70/878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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