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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.16, 1,307.36 and 777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.16, 1,307.36 and 777.28 is: 1,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.16 : 1,307.36 = 777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.16/1,307.36 = 777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.16x = 1,307.36 × 777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.16x = 1,016,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,184.78/874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.47

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