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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,194.89 and 757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,194.89 and 757.33 is: 1,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,194.89 = 757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,194.89 = 757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,194.89 × 757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 904,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,926.04/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.48

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