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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,308.72 and 719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,308.72 and 719.12 is: 1,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,308.72 = 719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,308.72 = 719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,308.72 × 719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 941,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,126.73/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.02

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