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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,187.01 and 746.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,187.01 and 746.10 is: 1,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,187.01 = 746.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,187.01 = 746.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,187.01 × 746.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 885,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,628.16/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.53

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