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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.24, 1,310.58 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.24, 1,310.58 and 730.08 is: 1,091.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.24 : 1,310.58 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.24/1,310.58 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.24x = 1,310.58 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.24x = 956,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,828.25/876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.97

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