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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.94, 1,194.12 and 757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.94, 1,194.12 and 757.67 is: 1,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.94 : 1,194.12 = 757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.94/1,194.12 = 757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.94x = 1,194.12 × 757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.94x = 904,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,748.90/867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.41

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