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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860, 1,295.19 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860, 1,295.19 and 763.72 is: 1,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860 : 1,295.19 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860/1,295.19 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860x = 1,295.19 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860x = 989,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,162.51/860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.19

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