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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,310.82 and 749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,310.82 and 749.16 is: 1,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,310.82 = 749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,310.82 = 749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,310.82 × 749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 982,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,013.91/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.17

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