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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,199.28 and 750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,199.28 and 750.76 is: 1,036.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,199.28 = 750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,199.28 = 750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,199.28 × 750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 900,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,371.45/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.43

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