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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.68, 1,212.28 and 738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.68, 1,212.28 and 738.48 is: 1,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.68 : 1,212.28 = 738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.68/1,212.28 = 738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.68x = 1,212.28 × 738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.68x = 895,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,244.53/876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.18

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