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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,194.12 and 749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,194.12 and 749.52 is: 1,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,194.12 = 749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,194.12 = 749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,194.12 × 749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 895,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,016.82/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.32

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