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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,312.83 and 746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,312.83 and 746.15 is: 1,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,312.83 = 746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,312.83 = 746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,312.83 × 746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 979,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,561.54/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.08

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