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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,187.91 and 756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,187.91 and 756.42 is: 1,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,187.91 = 756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,187.91 = 756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,187.91 × 756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 898,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,558.88/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.24

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