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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.56, 1,209.18 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.56, 1,209.18 and 544.86 is: 751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.56 : 1,209.18 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.56/1,209.18 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.56x = 1,209.18 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.56x = 658,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,833.81/876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.61

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