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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,316.16 and 746.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,316.16 and 746.36 is: 1,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,316.16 = 746.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,316.16 = 746.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,316.16 × 746.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 982,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,329.18/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.36

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