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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,212.57 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,212.57 and 547.50 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,212.57 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,212.57 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,212.57 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 663,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,882.08/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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