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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,195.40 and 758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,195.40 and 758.76 is: 1,043.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,195.40 = 758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,195.40 = 758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,195.40 × 758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 907,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,021.70/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.56

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