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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,314.68 and 766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,314.68 and 766.02 is: 1,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,314.68 = 766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,314.68 = 766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,314.68 × 766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 1,007,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,067.34/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.45

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