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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.68, 1,306.40 and 727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.68, 1,306.40 and 727.68 is: 1,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.68 : 1,306.40 = 727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.68/1,306.40 = 727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.68x = 1,306.40 × 727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.68x = 950,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,641.15/871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.59

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