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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.70, 1,307.55 and 727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.70, 1,307.55 and 727.70 is: 1,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.70 : 1,307.55 = 727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.70/1,307.55 = 727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.70x = 1,307.55 × 727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.70x = 951,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,504.14/871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.55

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