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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.12, 1,210.08 and 745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.12, 1,210.08 and 745.60 is: 1,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.12 : 1,210.08 = 745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.12/1,210.08 = 745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.12x = 1,210.08 × 745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.12x = 902,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,235.65/877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.63

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