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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,210.85 and 545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,210.85 and 545.41 is: 753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,210.85 = 545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,210.85 = 545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,210.85 × 545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 660,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,409.70/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.06

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