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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.98, 1,188.66 and 738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.98, 1,188.66 and 738.05 is: 1,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.98 : 1,188.66 = 738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.98/1,188.66 = 738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.98x = 1,188.66 × 738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.98x = 877,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,290.51/861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.76

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