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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.64, 1,296.81 and 748.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.64, 1,296.81 and 748.87 is: 1,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.64 : 1,296.81 = 748.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.64/1,296.81 = 748.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.64x = 1,296.81 × 748.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.64x = 971,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,138.86/865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.87

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