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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,291.70 and 794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,291.70 and 794.72 is: 1,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,291.70 = 794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,291.70 = 794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,291.70 × 794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 1,026,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,539.82/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.83

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