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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,188 and 779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,188 and 779.84 is: 1,073.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,188 = 779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,188 = 779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,188 × 779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 926,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,443.98/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.54

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