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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,314.54 and 739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,314.54 and 739.56 is: 1,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,314.54 = 739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,314.54 = 739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,314.54 × 739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 972,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,181.20/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.48

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