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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,286.65 and 749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,286.65 and 749.88 is: 1,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,286.65 = 749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,286.65 = 749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,286.65 × 749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 964,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,834.04/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.74

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