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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,301.02 and 758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,301.02 and 758.15 is: 1,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,301.02 = 758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,301.02 = 758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,301.02 × 758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 986,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,364.52/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.23

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