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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.54, 1,190.60 and 730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.54, 1,190.60 and 730.52 is: 1,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.54 : 1,190.60 = 730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.54/1,190.60 = 730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.54x = 1,190.60 × 730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.54x = 869,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,754.71/863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.20

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