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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.21, 1,313.37 and 740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.21, 1,313.37 and 740.32 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.21 : 1,313.37 = 740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.21/1,313.37 = 740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.21x = 1,313.37 × 740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.21x = 972,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,314.08/877.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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