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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,206.57 and 763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,206.57 and 763.77 is: 1,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,206.57 = 763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,206.57 = 763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,206.57 × 763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 921,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,541.97/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.76

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