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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,194.88 and 748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,194.88 and 748.64 is: 1,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,194.88 = 748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,194.88 = 748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,194.88 × 748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 894,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,534.96/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.66

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