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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,194.64 and 742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,194.64 and 742.40 is: 1,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,194.64 = 742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,194.64 = 742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,194.64 × 742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 886,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,900.74/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.28

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