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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,285.90 and 779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,285.90 and 779.01 is: 1,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,285.90 = 779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,285.90 = 779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,285.90 × 779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 1,001,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,728.96/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.02

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