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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,306.08 and 776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,306.08 and 776.64 is: 1,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,306.08 = 776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,306.08 = 776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,306.08 × 776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 1,014,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,353.97/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.40

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