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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.14, 1,296.21 and 748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.14, 1,296.21 and 748.22 is: 1,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.14 : 1,296.21 = 748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.14/1,296.21 = 748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.14x = 1,296.21 × 748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.14x = 969,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,850.25/864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.33

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