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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.95, 1,208.79 and 544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.95, 1,208.79 and 544.25 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.95 : 1,208.79 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.95/1,208.79 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.95x = 1,208.79 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.95x = 657,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,886.98/875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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