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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.09, 1,187.01 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.09, 1,187.01 and 752.76 is: 1,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.09 : 1,187.01 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.09/1,187.01 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.09x = 1,187.01 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.09x = 893,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,533.65/860.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.89

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