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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.68, 1,197.86 and 743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.68, 1,197.86 and 743.13 is: 1,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.68 : 1,197.86 = 743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.68/1,197.86 = 743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.68x = 1,197.86 × 743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.68x = 890,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,161.99/868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.73

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