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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,307.78 and 744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,307.78 and 744.26 is: 1,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,307.78 = 744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,307.78 = 744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,307.78 × 744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 973,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,318.08/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.55

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