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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,208.88 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,208.88 and 544.70 is: 751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,208.88 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,208.88 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,208.88 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 658,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,476.94/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.76

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