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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.09, 1,312.77 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.09, 1,312.77 and 545.76 is: 818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.09 : 1,312.77 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.09/1,312.77 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.09x = 1,312.77 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.09x = 716,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,457.36/875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.72

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