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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.10, 1,286.52 and 769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.10, 1,286.52 and 769.83 is: 1,148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.10 : 1,286.52 = 769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.10/1,286.52 = 769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.10x = 1,286.52 × 769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.10x = 990,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,404.58/862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.83

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