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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,301.27 and 731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,301.27 and 731.84 is: 1,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,301.27 = 731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,301.27 = 731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,301.27 × 731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 952,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,311.27/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.71

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