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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.36, 1,314.54 and 752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.36, 1,314.54 and 752.19 is: 1,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.36 : 1,314.54 = 752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.36/1,314.54 = 752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.36x = 1,314.54 × 752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.36x = 988,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,783.84/876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.29

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