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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,297.74 and 719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,297.74 and 719.75 is: 1,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,297.74 = 719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,297.74 = 719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,297.74 × 719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 934,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,048.37/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.13

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