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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,314.90 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,314.90 and 737.40 is: 1,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,314.90 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,314.90 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,314.90 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 969,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,607.26/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.31

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