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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.45, 1,304.49 and 738.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.45, 1,304.49 and 738.43 is: 1,109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.45 : 1,304.49 = 738.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.45/1,304.49 = 738.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.45x = 1,304.49 × 738.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.45x = 963,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,274.55/868.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.19

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