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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,190.59 and 749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,190.59 and 749.70 is: 1,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,190.59 = 749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,190.59 = 749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,190.59 × 749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 892,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,581.57/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.53

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