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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,309.20 and 737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,309.20 and 737.28 is: 1,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,309.20 = 737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,309.20 = 737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,309.20 × 737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 965,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,246.98/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.21

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