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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.85, 1,296.76 and 786.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.85, 1,296.76 and 786.13 is: 1,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.85 : 1,296.76 = 786.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.85/1,296.76 = 786.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.85x = 1,296.76 × 786.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.85x = 1,019,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,421.94/860.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.20

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