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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,305.72 and 709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,305.72 and 709.56 is: 1,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,305.72 = 709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,305.72 = 709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,305.72 × 709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 926,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,486.68/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.05

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