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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,284.48 and 750.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,284.48 and 750.77 is: 1,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,284.48 = 750.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,284.48 = 750.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,284.48 × 750.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 964,342.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,342.63/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.18

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