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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.19, 1,208.34 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.19, 1,208.34 and 544.50 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.19 : 1,208.34 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.19/1,208.34 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.19x = 1,208.34 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.19x = 657,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,941.13/876.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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