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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.09, 1,189.43 and 778.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.09, 1,189.43 and 778.93 is: 1,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.09 : 1,189.43 = 778.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.09/1,189.43 = 778.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.09x = 1,189.43 × 778.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.09x = 926,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,478.82/862.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.69

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