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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.30, 1,199.74 and 726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.30, 1,199.74 and 726.34 is: 1,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.30 : 1,199.74 = 726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.30/1,199.74 = 726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.30x = 1,199.74 × 726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.30x = 871,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,419.15/868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.59

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