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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.33, 1,310.85 and 710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.33, 1,310.85 and 710.67 is: 1,066.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.33 : 1,310.85 = 710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.33/1,310.85 = 710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.33x = 1,310.85 × 710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.33x = 931,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,581.77/873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.70

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