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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,191.86 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,191.86 and 769.50 is: 1,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,191.86 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,191.86 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,191.86 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 917,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,136.27/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.99

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