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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.74, 1,197.81 and 744.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.74, 1,197.81 and 744.18 is: 1,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.74 : 1,197.81 = 744.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.74/1,197.81 = 744.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.74x = 1,197.81 × 744.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.74x = 891,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,386.25/868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.07

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