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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.90, 1,311.14 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.90, 1,311.14 and 744.88 is: 1,117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.90 : 1,311.14 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.90/1,311.14 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.90x = 1,311.14 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.90x = 976,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,641.96/873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.57

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