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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.95, 1,210.17 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.95, 1,210.17 and 545.25 is: 752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.95 : 1,210.17 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.95/1,210.17 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.95x = 1,210.17 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.95x = 659,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,845.19/876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.43

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