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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.70, 1,304.87 and 738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.70, 1,304.87 and 738.68 is: 1,109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.70 : 1,304.87 = 738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.70/1,304.87 = 738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.70x = 1,304.87 × 738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.70x = 963,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,877.68/868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.56

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