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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.31, 1,189.53 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.31, 1,189.53 and 750.96 is: 1,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.31 : 1,189.53 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.31/1,189.53 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.31x = 1,189.53 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.31x = 893,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,289.45/860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.33

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