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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.64, 1,316.94 and 742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.64, 1,316.94 and 742.28 is: 1,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.64 : 1,316.94 = 742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.64/1,316.94 = 742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.64x = 1,316.94 × 742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.64x = 977,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,538.22/877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.83

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