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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.42, 1,208.03 and 543.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.42, 1,208.03 and 543.87 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.42 : 1,208.03 = 543.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.42/1,208.03 = 543.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.42x = 1,208.03 × 543.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.42x = 657,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,008.56/875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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