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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.09, 1,207.69 and 543.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.09, 1,207.69 and 543.53 is: 750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.09 : 1,207.69 = 543.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.09/1,207.69 = 543.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.09x = 1,207.69 × 543.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.09x = 656,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,417.41/875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.11

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