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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,208.86 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,208.86 and 539.88 is: 744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,208.86 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,208.86 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,208.86 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 652,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,639.34/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.94

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