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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,315.44 and 741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,315.44 and 741.28 is: 1,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,315.44 = 741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,315.44 = 741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,315.44 × 741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 975,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,109.36/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.33

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