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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.77, 1,210.25 and 545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.77, 1,210.25 and 545.48 is: 752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.77 : 1,210.25 = 545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.77/1,210.25 = 545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.77x = 1,210.25 × 545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.77x = 660,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,164.44/876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.95

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