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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.74, 1,208.10 and 544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.74, 1,208.10 and 544.55 is: 751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.74 : 1,208.10 = 544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.74/1,208.10 = 544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.74x = 1,208.10 × 544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.74x = 657,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,870.86/875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.22

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