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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.09, 1,197.64 and 757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.09, 1,197.64 and 757.36 is: 1,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.09 : 1,197.64 = 757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.09/1,197.64 = 757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.09x = 1,197.64 × 757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.09x = 907,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,044.63/868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.87

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