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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.91, 1,210.91 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.91, 1,210.91 and 545.90 is: 752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.91 : 1,210.91 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.91/1,210.91 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.91x = 1,210.91 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.91x = 661,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,026.98/877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.96

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