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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.32, 1,296.24 and 753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.32, 1,296.24 and 753.68 is: 1,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.32 : 1,296.24 = 753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.32/1,296.24 = 753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.32x = 1,296.24 × 753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.32x = 976,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,950.16/864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.31

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