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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.87, 1,301.26 and 754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.87, 1,301.26 and 754.25 is: 1,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.87 : 1,301.26 = 754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.87/1,301.26 = 754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.87x = 1,301.26 × 754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.87x = 981,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,475.36/868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.60

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