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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.44, 1,209.60 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.44, 1,209.60 and 545.06 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.44 : 1,209.60 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.44/1,209.60 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.44x = 1,209.60 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.44x = 659,301.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,301.85/876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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