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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,310.36 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,310.36 and 779.28 is: 1,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,310.36 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,310.36 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,310.36 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 1,021,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,137.34/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.47

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