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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.53, 1,295.12 and 760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.53, 1,295.12 and 760.68 is: 1,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.53 : 1,295.12 = 760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.53/1,295.12 = 760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.53x = 1,295.12 × 760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.53x = 985,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,168.08/862.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.18

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