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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.99, 1,212.98 and 547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.99, 1,212.98 and 547.43 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.99 : 1,212.98 = 547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.99/1,212.98 = 547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.99x = 1,212.98 × 547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.99x = 664,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,012.84/878.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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