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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.76, 1,313.92 and 756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.76, 1,313.92 and 756.16 is: 1,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.76 : 1,313.92 = 756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.76/1,313.92 = 756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.76x = 1,313.92 × 756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.76x = 993,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,533.75/877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.90

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