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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.46, 1,192.10 and 756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.46, 1,192.10 and 756.20 is: 1,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.46 : 1,192.10 = 756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.46/1,192.10 = 756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.46x = 1,192.10 × 756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.46x = 901,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,456.28/866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.39

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