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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.63, 1,300.31 and 757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.63, 1,300.31 and 757.67 is: 1,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.63 : 1,300.31 = 757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.63/1,300.31 = 757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.63x = 1,300.31 × 757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.63x = 985,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,205.88/867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.51

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