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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.94, 1,191.58 and 759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.94, 1,191.58 and 759.84 is: 1,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.94 : 1,191.58 = 759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.94/1,191.58 = 759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.94x = 1,191.58 × 759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.94x = 905,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,410.15/864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.79

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