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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,191.42 and 740.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,191.42 and 740.05 is: 1,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,191.42 = 740.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,191.42 = 740.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,191.42 × 740.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 881,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,710.37/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.52

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