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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.26, 1,294.56 and 743.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.26, 1,294.56 and 743.97 is: 1,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.26 : 1,294.56 = 743.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.26/1,294.56 = 743.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.26x = 1,294.56 × 743.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.26x = 963,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,113.80/864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.39

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