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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.98, 1,289.88 and 746.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.98, 1,289.88 and 746.82 is: 1,117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.98 : 1,289.88 = 746.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.98/1,289.88 = 746.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.98x = 1,289.88 × 746.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.98x = 963,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,308.18/861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.56

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