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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.64, 1,310.46 and 711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.64, 1,310.46 and 711.64 is: 1,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.64 : 1,310.46 = 711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.64/1,310.46 = 711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.64x = 1,310.46 × 711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.64x = 932,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,575.75/873.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.46

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