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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.80, 1,208.38 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,208.38 and 544.20 is: 750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.80 : 1,208.38 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.80/1,208.38 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.80x = 1,208.38 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.80x = 657,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,600.40/875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.86

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