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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,290.87 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,290.87 and 769.68 is: 1,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,290.87 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,290.87 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,290.87 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 993,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,556.82/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.31

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