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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,210.48 and 557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,210.48 and 557.90 is: 769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,210.48 = 557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,210.48 = 557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,210.48 × 557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 675,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,319.34/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.58

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