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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,192.39 and 747.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,192.39 and 747.32 is: 1,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,192.39 = 747.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,192.39 = 747.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,192.39 × 747.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 891,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,096.34/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.32

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