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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,191.18 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,191.18 and 807.66 is: 1,115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,191.18 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,191.18 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,191.18 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 962,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,068.44/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.13

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