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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,300.74 and 735.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,300.74 and 735.93 is: 1,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,300.74 = 735.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,300.74 = 735.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,300.74 × 735.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 957,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,253.59/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.44

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