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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.56, 1,211.25 and 541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.56, 1,211.25 and 541.59 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.56 : 1,211.25 = 541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.56/1,211.25 = 541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.56x = 1,211.25 × 541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.56x = 656,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,000.89/877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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