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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.64, 1,297.12 and 742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.64, 1,297.12 and 742.56 is: 1,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.64 : 1,297.12 = 742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.64/1,297.12 = 742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.64x = 1,297.12 × 742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.64x = 963,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,189.43/864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.98

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