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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.58, 1,315.20 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.58, 1,315.20 and 738.90 is: 1,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.58 : 1,315.20 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.58/1,315.20 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.58x = 1,315.20 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.58x = 971,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,801.28/875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.89

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