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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.16, 1,307.32 and 741.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.16, 1,307.32 and 741.85 is: 1,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.16 : 1,307.32 = 741.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.16/1,307.32 = 741.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.16x = 1,307.32 × 741.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.16x = 969,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,835.34/872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.99

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