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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,208.82 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,208.82 and 539.87 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,208.82 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,208.82 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,208.82 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 652,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,602.63/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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