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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.46, 1,213.78 and 547.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.46, 1,213.78 and 547.99 is: 756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.46 : 1,213.78 = 547.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.46/1,213.78 = 547.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.46x = 1,213.78 × 547.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.46x = 665,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,140.67/879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.31

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