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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.85, 1,307.59 and 726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.85, 1,307.59 and 726.54 is: 1,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.85 : 1,307.59 = 726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.85/1,307.59 = 726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.85x = 1,307.59 × 726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.85x = 950,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,009.90/871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.65

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