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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.40, 1,315.46 and 741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.40, 1,315.46 and 741.32 is: 1,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.40 : 1,315.46 = 741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.40/1,315.46 = 741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.40x = 1,315.46 × 741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.40x = 975,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,176.81/877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.44

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