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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,313.40 and 736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,313.40 and 736.40 is: 1,105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,313.40 = 736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,313.40 = 736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,313.40 × 736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 967,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,187.76/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.81

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