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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,207.84 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,207.84 and 544.16 is: 750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,207.84 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,207.84 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,207.84 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 657,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,258.21/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.57

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