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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,208.68 and 544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,208.68 and 544.28 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,208.68 = 544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,208.68 = 544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,208.68 × 544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 657,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,852.95/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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