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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.60, 1,313.55 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.60, 1,313.55 and 738.90 is: 1,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.60 : 1,313.55 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.60/1,313.55 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.60x = 1,313.55 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.60x = 970,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,582.10/876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.21

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