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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.46, 1,298.79 and 776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.46, 1,298.79 and 776.80 is: 1,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.46 : 1,298.79 = 776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.46/1,298.79 = 776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.46x = 1,298.79 × 776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.46x = 1,008,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,900.07/862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.79

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