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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.82, 1,195.52 and 750.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.82, 1,195.52 and 750.18 is: 1,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.82 : 1,195.52 = 750.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.82/1,195.52 = 750.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.82x = 1,195.52 × 750.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.82x = 896,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,855.19/866.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.65

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