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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,307.77 and 759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,307.77 and 759.74 is: 1,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,307.77 = 759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,307.77 = 759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,307.77 × 759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 993,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,556.74/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.71

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