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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,198.36 and 725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,198.36 and 725.34 is: 1,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,198.36 = 725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,198.36 = 725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,198.36 × 725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 869,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,218.44/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.21

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