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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.48, 1,210.88 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.48, 1,210.88 and 545.92 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.48 : 1,210.88 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.48/1,210.88 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.48x = 1,210.88 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.48x = 661,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,043.61/877.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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