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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.07, 1,299.51 and 752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.07, 1,299.51 and 752.64 is: 1,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.07 : 1,299.51 = 752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.07/1,299.51 = 752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.07x = 1,299.51 × 752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.07x = 978,063.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,063.21/868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.72

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