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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,198.75 and 758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,198.75 and 758.62 is: 1,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,198.75 = 758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,198.75 = 758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,198.75 × 758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 909,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,390.01/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.08

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