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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.31, 1,264.58 and 730.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.31, 1,264.58 and 730.99 is: 1,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.31 : 1,264.58 = 730.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.31/1,264.58 = 730.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.31x = 1,264.58 × 730.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.31x = 924,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,395.33/845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.56

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