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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.60, 1,320.95 and 725.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.60, 1,320.95 and 725.93 is: 1,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.60 : 1,320.95 = 725.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.60/1,320.95 = 725.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.60x = 1,320.95 × 725.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.60x = 958,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,907.00/876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.89

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