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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.21, 1,310.38 and 738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.21, 1,310.38 and 738.32 is: 1,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.21 : 1,310.38 = 738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.21/1,310.38 = 738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.21x = 1,310.38 × 738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.21x = 967,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,471.36/875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.42

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