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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.85, 1,187.72 and 752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.85, 1,187.72 and 752.13 is: 1,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.85 : 1,187.72 = 752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.85/1,187.72 = 752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.85x = 1,187.72 × 752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.85x = 893,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,310.14/862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.31

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