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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.61, 1,209.93 and 545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.61, 1,209.93 and 545.29 is: 752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.61 : 1,209.93 = 545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.61/1,209.93 = 545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.61x = 1,209.93 × 545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.61x = 659,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,753.95/876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.62

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