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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,208.76 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,208.76 and 544.48 is: 751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,208.76 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,208.76 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,208.76 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 658,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,145.64/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.38

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