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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.72, 1,265.21 and 731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.72, 1,265.21 and 731.40 is: 1,094.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.72 : 1,265.21 = 731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.72/1,265.21 = 731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.72x = 1,265.21 × 731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.72x = 925,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,370.94/845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.18

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