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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,313.28 and 764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,313.28 and 764.82 is: 1,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,313.28 = 764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,313.28 = 764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,313.28 × 764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 1,004,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,422.81/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.94

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