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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,312.02 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,312.02 and 750.24 is: 1,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,312.02 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,312.02 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,312.02 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 984,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,329.88/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.13

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