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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.65, 1,314.93 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.65, 1,314.93 and 767.12 is: 1,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.65 : 1,314.93 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.65/1,314.93 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.65x = 1,314.93 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.65x = 1,008,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,712.80/874.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.28

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