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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.15, 1,208.70 and 544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.15, 1,208.70 and 544.35 is: 750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.15 : 1,208.70 = 544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.15/1,208.70 = 544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.15x = 1,208.70 × 544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.15x = 657,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,955.85/876.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.96

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