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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.74, 1,284.51 and 768.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.74, 1,284.51 and 768.47 is: 1,146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.74 : 1,284.51 = 768.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.74/1,284.51 = 768.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.74x = 1,284.51 × 768.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.74x = 987,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,106.76/860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.81

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