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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,185.84 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,185.84 and 754.92 is: 1,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,185.84 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,185.84 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,185.84 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 895,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,214.33/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.17

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