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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,208.10 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,208.10 and 544.02 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,208.10 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,208.10 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,208.10 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 657,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,230.56/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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