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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,306.50 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,306.50 and 760.56 is: 1,135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,306.50 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,306.50 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,306.50 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 993,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,671.64/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.26

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