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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.78, 1,213.97 and 544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.78, 1,213.97 and 544.01 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.78 : 1,213.97 = 544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.78/1,213.97 = 544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.78x = 1,213.97 × 544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.78x = 660,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,412.13/879.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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