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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.67, 1,287.38 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.67, 1,287.38 and 770.40 is: 1,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.67 : 1,287.38 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.67/1,287.38 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.67x = 1,287.38 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.67x = 991,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,793.70/862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.69

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