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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,301.40 and 721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,301.40 and 721.80 is: 1,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,301.40 = 721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,301.40 = 721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,301.40 × 721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 939,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,350.52/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.70

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