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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.38, 1,304.96 and 734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.38, 1,304.96 and 734.30 is: 1,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.38 : 1,304.96 = 734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.38/1,304.96 = 734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.38x = 1,304.96 × 734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.38x = 958,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,232.13/870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.94

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