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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.85, 1,300.64 and 757.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.85, 1,300.64 and 757.90 is: 1,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.85 : 1,300.64 = 757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.85/1,300.64 = 757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.85x = 1,300.64 × 757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.85x = 985,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,755.06/867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.86

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