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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.67, 1,296.32 and 785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.67, 1,296.32 and 785.76 is: 1,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.67 : 1,296.32 = 785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.67/1,296.32 = 785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.67x = 1,296.32 × 785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.67x = 1,018,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,592.47/860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.49

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