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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,312.49 and 860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,312.49 and 860.94 is: 1,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,312.49 = 860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,312.49 = 860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,312.49 × 860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 1,129,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,964.27/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.75

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