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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,210.74 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,210.74 and 545.76 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,210.74 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,210.74 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,210.74 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 660,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,773.46/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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