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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,310.96 and 744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,310.96 and 744.59 is: 1,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,310.96 = 744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,310.96 = 744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,310.96 × 744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 976,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,123.01/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.54

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