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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,301.96 and 732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,301.96 and 732.30 is: 1,097.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,301.96 = 732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,301.96 = 732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,301.96 × 732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 953,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,421.65/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.93

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