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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.61, 1,308.12 and 734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.61, 1,308.12 and 734.45 is: 1,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.61 : 1,308.12 = 734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.61/1,308.12 = 734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.61x = 1,308.12 × 734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.61x = 960,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,750.57/873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.74

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