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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.69, 1,292.78 and 730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.69, 1,292.78 and 730.34 is: 1,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.69 : 1,292.78 = 730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.69/1,292.78 = 730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.69x = 1,292.78 × 730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.69x = 944,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,168.95/861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.72

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