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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,289.04 and 730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,289.04 and 730.84 is: 1,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,289.04 = 730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,289.04 = 730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,289.04 × 730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 942,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,081.99/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.17

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