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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.96, 1,304.58 and 741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.96, 1,304.58 and 741.52 is: 1,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.96 : 1,304.58 = 741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.96/1,304.58 = 741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.96x = 1,304.58 × 741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.96x = 967,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,372.16/868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.25

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