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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.46, 1,316.04 and 740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.46, 1,316.04 and 740.56 is: 1,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.46 : 1,316.04 = 740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.46/1,316.04 = 740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.46x = 1,316.04 × 740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.46x = 974,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,606.58/876.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.98

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