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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,306.26 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,306.26 and 748.80 is: 1,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,306.26 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,306.26 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,306.26 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 978,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,127.49/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.77

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