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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,197.40 and 744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,197.40 and 744.40 is: 1,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,197.40 = 744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,197.40 = 744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,197.40 × 744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 891,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,344.56/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.04

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