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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.37, 1,299.01 and 752.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.37, 1,299.01 and 752.75 is: 1,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.37 : 1,299.01 = 752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.37/1,299.01 = 752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.37x = 1,299.01 × 752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.37x = 977,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,829.78/867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.35

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