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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.57, 1,190.08 and 753.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.57, 1,190.08 and 753.85 is: 1,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.57 : 1,190.08 = 753.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.57/1,190.08 = 753.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.57x = 1,190.08 × 753.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.57x = 897,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,141.81/864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.67

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