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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,190.68 and 755.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,190.68 and 755.17 is: 1,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,190.68 = 755.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,190.68 = 755.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,190.68 × 755.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 899,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,160.95/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.96

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