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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.66, 1,302.38 and 732.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.66, 1,302.38 and 732.58 is: 1,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.66 : 1,302.38 = 732.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.66/1,302.38 = 732.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.66x = 1,302.38 × 732.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.66x = 954,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,097.54/868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.36

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