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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,265.21 and 731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,265.21 and 731.41 is: 1,094.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,265.21 = 731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,265.21 = 731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,265.21 × 731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 925,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,383.17/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.18

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