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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.32, 1,310.28 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.32, 1,310.28 and 750.42 is: 1,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.32 : 1,310.28 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.32/1,310.28 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.32x = 1,310.28 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.32x = 983,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,260.32/874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.60

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