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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.25, 1,313.13 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.25, 1,313.13 and 750.96 is: 1,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.25 : 1,313.13 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.25/1,313.13 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.25x = 1,313.13 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.25x = 986,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,108.10/871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.84

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