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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.55, 1,191.16 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.55, 1,191.16 and 737.48 is: 1,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.55 : 1,191.16 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.55/1,191.16 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.55x = 1,191.16 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.55x = 878,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,460.58/862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.45

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