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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.77, 1,208.48 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.77, 1,208.48 and 539.62 is: 744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.77 : 1,208.48 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.77/1,208.48 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.77x = 1,208.48 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.77x = 652,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,114.26/875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.62

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