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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.97, 1,312.64 and 731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.97, 1,312.64 and 731.69 is: 1,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.97 : 1,312.64 = 731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.97/1,312.64 = 731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.97x = 1,312.64 × 731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.97x = 960,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,445.56/874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.69

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