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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.56, 1,306.72 and 717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.56, 1,306.72 and 717.74 is: 1,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.56 : 1,306.72 = 717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.56/1,306.72 = 717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.56x = 1,306.72 × 717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.56x = 937,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,885.21/873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.64

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