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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,209.38 and 744.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,209.38 and 744.81 is: 1,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,209.38 = 744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,209.38 = 744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,209.38 × 744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 900,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,754.59/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.22

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