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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,314.15 and 722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,314.15 and 722.20 is: 1,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,314.15 = 722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,314.15 = 722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,314.15 × 722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 949,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,079.13/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.30

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