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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,291.10 and 748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,291.10 and 748.90 is: 1,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,291.10 = 748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,291.10 = 748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,291.10 × 748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 966,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,904.79/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.35

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