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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,303.89 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,303.89 and 758.63 is: 1,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,303.89 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,303.89 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,303.89 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 989,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,170.07/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.10

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