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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,208.76 and 540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,208.76 and 540.14 is: 745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,208.76 = 540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,208.76 = 540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,208.76 × 540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 652,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,899.63/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.22

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