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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.66, 1,313.46 and 738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.66, 1,313.46 and 738.48 is: 1,107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.66 : 1,313.46 = 738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.66/1,313.46 = 738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.66x = 1,313.46 × 738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.66x = 969,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,963.94/875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.69

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