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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.25, 1,191.66 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.25, 1,191.66 and 750.96 is: 1,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.25 : 1,191.66 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.25/1,191.66 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.25x = 1,191.66 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.25x = 894,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,888.99/861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.06

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