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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.80, 1,292.68 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.80, 1,292.68 and 752.16 is: 1,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.80 : 1,292.68 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.80/1,292.68 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.80x = 1,292.68 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.80x = 972,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,302.19/862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.91

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