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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.78, 1,309.49 and 735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.78, 1,309.49 and 735.09 is: 1,104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.78 : 1,309.49 = 735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.78/1,309.49 = 735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.78x = 1,309.49 × 735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.78x = 962,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,586.05/871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.17

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