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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,292.80 and 740.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,292.80 and 740.38 is: 1,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,292.80 = 740.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,292.80 = 740.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,292.80 × 740.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 957,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,163.26/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.78

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