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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,315.37 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,315.37 and 754.52 is: 1,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,315.37 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,315.37 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,315.37 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 992,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,468.28/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.98

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