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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.99, 1,188.14 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.99, 1,188.14 and 750.42 is: 1,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.99 : 1,188.14 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.99/1,188.14 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.99x = 1,188.14 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.99x = 891,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,600.27/860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.56

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