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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.61, 1,265.02 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.61, 1,265.02 and 731.28 is: 1,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.61 : 1,265.02 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.61/1,265.02 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.61x = 1,265.02 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.61x = 925,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,083.83/845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.98

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