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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.13, 1,301.06 and 758.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.13, 1,301.06 and 758.17 is: 1,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.13 : 1,301.06 = 758.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.13/1,301.06 = 758.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.13x = 1,301.06 × 758.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.13x = 986,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,424.66/868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.26

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