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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.30, 1,187.08 and 745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.30, 1,187.08 and 745.82 is: 1,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.30 : 1,187.08 = 745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.30/1,187.08 = 745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.30x = 1,187.08 × 745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.30x = 885,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,348.01/862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.73

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