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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.66, 1,291.13 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.66, 1,291.13 and 752.88 is: 1,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.66 : 1,291.13 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.66/1,291.13 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.66x = 1,291.13 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.66x = 972,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,065.95/864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.22

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