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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.80, 1,311.63 and 736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,311.63 and 736.30 is: 1,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.80 : 1,311.63 = 736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.80/1,311.63 = 736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.80x = 1,311.63 × 736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.80x = 965,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,753.17/875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.71

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