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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,198.35 and 757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,198.35 and 757.35 is: 1,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,198.35 = 757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,198.35 = 757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,198.35 × 757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 907,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,570.37/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.16

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