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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.97, 1,209.47 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.97, 1,209.47 and 544.41 is: 751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.97 : 1,209.47 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.97/1,209.47 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.97x = 1,209.47 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.97x = 658,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,444.84/875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.68

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