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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.66, 1,310.46 and 736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.66, 1,310.46 and 736.48 is: 1,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.66 : 1,310.46 = 736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.66/1,310.46 = 736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.66x = 1,310.46 × 736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.66x = 965,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,127.58/873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.69

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