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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.77, 1,212.34 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.77, 1,212.34 and 546.62 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.77 : 1,212.34 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.77/1,212.34 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.77x = 1,212.34 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.77x = 662,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,694.65/878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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