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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,304.92 and 747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,304.92 and 747.76 is: 1,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,304.92 = 747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,304.92 = 747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,304.92 × 747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 975,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,766.98/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.66

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