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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,299.57 and 757.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,299.57 and 757.17 is: 1,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,299.57 = 757.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,299.57 = 757.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,299.57 × 757.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 983,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,991.63/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.76

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