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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.10, 1,310.96 and 772.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.10, 1,310.96 and 772.86 is: 1,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.10 : 1,310.96 = 772.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.10/1,310.96 = 772.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.10x = 1,310.96 × 772.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.10x = 1,013,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,188.55/874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.12

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