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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.90, 1,212.36 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.90, 1,212.36 and 547.08 is: 754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.90 : 1,212.36 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.90/1,212.36 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.90x = 1,212.36 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.90x = 663,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,257.91/878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.65

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