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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.24, 1,207.24 and 543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.24, 1,207.24 and 543.68 is: 749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.24 : 1,207.24 = 543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.24/1,207.24 = 543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.24x = 1,207.24 × 543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.24x = 656,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,352.24/875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.91

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