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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,312.20 and 718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,312.20 and 718.20 is: 1,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,312.20 = 718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,312.20 = 718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,312.20 × 718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 942,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,422.04/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.30

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