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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,210.41 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,210.41 and 545.58 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,210.41 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,210.41 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,210.41 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 660,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,375.49/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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