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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.56, 1,210.35 and 545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.56, 1,210.35 and 545.37 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.56 : 1,210.35 = 545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.56/1,210.35 = 545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.56x = 1,210.35 × 545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.56x = 660,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,088.58/877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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