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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.55, 1,308.03 and 734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.55, 1,308.03 and 734.38 is: 1,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.55 : 1,308.03 = 734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.55/1,308.03 = 734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.55x = 1,308.03 × 734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.55x = 960,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,592.71/873.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.65

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