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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,296.24 and 758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,296.24 and 758.88 is: 1,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,296.24 = 758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,296.24 = 758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,296.24 × 758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 983,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,690.61/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.58

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