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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.08, 1,306.48 and 716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.08, 1,306.48 and 716.38 is: 1,079.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.08 : 1,306.48 = 716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.08/1,306.48 = 716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.08x = 1,306.48 × 716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.08x = 935,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,936.14/867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.41

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