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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.37, 1,296.72 and 740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.37, 1,296.72 and 740.25 is: 1,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.37 : 1,296.72 = 740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.37/1,296.72 = 740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.37x = 1,296.72 × 740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.37x = 959,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,896.98/863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.80

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