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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.63, 1,208.55 and 751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.63, 1,208.55 and 751.74 is: 1,036.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.63 : 1,208.55 = 751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.63/1,208.55 = 751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.63x = 1,208.55 × 751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.63x = 908,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,515.38/876.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.37

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