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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,190.72 and 754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,190.72 and 754.31 is: 1,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,190.72 = 754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,190.72 = 754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,190.72 × 754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 898,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,176.87/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.31

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