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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,305.39 and 770.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,305.39 and 770.73 is: 1,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,305.39 = 770.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,305.39 = 770.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,305.39 × 770.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 1,006,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,110.66/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.46

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