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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,310.40 and 734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,310.40 and 734.40 is: 1,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,310.40 = 734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,310.40 = 734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,310.40 × 734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 962,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,357.76/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.81

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