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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.80, 1,296.69 and 733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.80, 1,296.69 and 733.39 is: 1,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.80 : 1,296.69 = 733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.80/1,296.69 = 733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.80x = 1,296.69 × 733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.80x = 950,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,979.48/863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.93

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