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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,300.20 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,300.20 and 756.44 is: 1,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,300.20 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,300.20 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,300.20 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 983,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,523.29/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.18

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