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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.45, 1,208.97 and 544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.45, 1,208.97 and 544.01 is: 751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.45 : 1,208.97 = 544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.45/1,208.97 = 544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.45x = 1,208.97 × 544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.45x = 657,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,685.72/875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.26

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