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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.84, 1,208.90 and 544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.84, 1,208.90 and 544.10 is: 751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.84 : 1,208.90 = 544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.84/1,208.90 = 544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.84x = 1,208.90 × 544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.84x = 657,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,757.81/875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.01

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