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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.42, 1,305.33 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.42, 1,305.33 and 731.64 is: 1,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.42 : 1,305.33 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.42/1,305.33 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.42x = 1,305.33 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.42x = 955,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,031.64/870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.21

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