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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.37, 1,298.22 and 741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.37, 1,298.22 and 741.25 is: 1,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.37 : 1,298.22 = 741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.37/1,298.22 = 741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.37x = 1,298.22 × 741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.37x = 962,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,305.58/864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.30

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