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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,213.32 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,213.32 and 547.72 is: 756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,213.32 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,213.32 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,213.32 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 664,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,559.63/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.20

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