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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,194.80 and 758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,194.80 and 758.18 is: 1,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,194.80 = 758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,194.80 = 758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,194.80 × 758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 905,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,873.46/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.10

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