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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.67, 1,314.02 and 774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.67, 1,314.02 and 774.20 is: 1,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.67 : 1,314.02 = 774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.67/1,314.02 = 774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.67x = 1,314.02 × 774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.67x = 1,017,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,319.50/876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.44

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