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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,194.72 and 745.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,194.72 and 745.94 is: 1,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,194.72 = 745.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,194.72 = 745.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,194.72 × 745.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 891,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,189.63/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.66

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