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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.03, 1,197.77 and 750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.03, 1,197.77 and 750.39 is: 1,036.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.03 : 1,197.77 = 750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.03/1,197.77 = 750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.03x = 1,197.77 × 750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.03x = 898,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,790.88/867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.63

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