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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.05, 1,209.36 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.05, 1,209.36 and 544.70 is: 751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.05 : 1,209.36 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.05/1,209.36 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.05x = 1,209.36 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.05x = 658,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,738.39/876.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.94

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