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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,307.96 and 736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,307.96 and 736.30 is: 1,103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,307.96 = 736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,307.96 = 736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,307.96 × 736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 963,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,050.95/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.94

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