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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.05, 1,210.60 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.05, 1,210.60 and 545.28 is: 752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.05 : 1,210.60 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.05/1,210.60 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.05x = 1,210.60 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.05x = 660,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,109.92/877.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.65

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