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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.07, 1,208.90 and 544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.07, 1,208.90 and 544.43 is: 751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.07 : 1,208.90 = 544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.07/1,208.90 = 544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.07x = 1,208.90 × 544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.07x = 658,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,161.43/876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.27

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