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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,310.73 and 731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,310.73 and 731.10 is: 1,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,310.73 = 731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,310.73 = 731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,310.73 × 731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 958,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,274.70/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.05

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