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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.78, 1,200.86 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.78, 1,200.86 and 754.38 is: 1,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.78 : 1,200.86 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.78/1,200.86 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.78x = 1,200.86 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.78x = 905,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,904.77/872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.95

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