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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,207.98 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,207.98 and 543.80 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,207.98 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,207.98 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,207.98 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 656,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,899.52/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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