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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.25, 1,291.95 and 787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.25, 1,291.95 and 787.96 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.25 : 1,291.95 = 787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.25/1,291.95 = 787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.25x = 1,291.95 × 787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.25x = 1,018,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,006.54/860.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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