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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,187.55 and 764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,187.55 and 764.94 is: 1,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,187.55 = 764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,187.55 = 764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,187.55 × 764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 908,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,404.50/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.64

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