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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.03, 1,291.42 and 764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.03, 1,291.42 and 764.83 is: 1,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.03 : 1,291.42 = 764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.03/1,291.42 = 764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.03x = 1,291.42 × 764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.03x = 987,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,716.76/862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.80

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