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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,296.24 and 766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,296.24 and 766.06 is: 1,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,296.24 = 766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,296.24 = 766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,296.24 × 766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 992,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,987.30/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.28

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