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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.95, 1,195.70 and 750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.95, 1,195.70 and 750.31 is: 1,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.95 : 1,195.70 = 750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.95/1,195.70 = 750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.95x = 1,195.70 × 750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.95x = 897,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,138.93/866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.82

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