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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,299.46 and 786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,299.46 and 786.66 is: 1,184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,299.46 = 786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,299.46 = 786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,299.46 × 786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 1,022,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,233.20/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.24

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