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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,299.93 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,299.93 and 754.72 is: 1,129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,299.93 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,299.93 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,299.93 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 981,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,079.92/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.07

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