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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.36, 1,298.05 and 741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.36, 1,298.05 and 741.18 is: 1,105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.36 : 1,298.05 = 741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.36/1,298.05 = 741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.36x = 1,298.05 × 741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.36x = 962,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,088.70/870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.39

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