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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.85, 1,298.67 and 752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.85, 1,298.67 and 752.68 is: 1,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.85 : 1,298.67 = 752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.85/1,298.67 = 752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.85x = 1,298.67 × 752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.85x = 977,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,482.94/867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.33

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