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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.95, 1,303.74 and 737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.95, 1,303.74 and 737.93 is: 1,108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.95 : 1,303.74 = 737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.95/1,303.74 = 737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.95x = 1,303.74 × 737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.95x = 962,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,068.86/867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.44

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