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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,196.77 and 735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,196.77 and 735.05 is: 1,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,196.77 = 735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,196.77 = 735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,196.77 × 735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 879,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,679.80/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.65

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