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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,186.86 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,186.86 and 764.44 is: 1,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,186.86 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,186.86 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,186.86 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 907,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,283.26/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.95

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