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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.74, 1,304.55 and 786.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.74, 1,304.55 and 786.26 is: 1,173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.74 : 1,304.55 = 786.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.74/1,304.55 = 786.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.74x = 1,304.55 × 786.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.74x = 1,025,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,711.55/873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.93

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