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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.54, 1,292.70 and 770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.54, 1,292.70 and 770.14 is: 1,152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.54 : 1,292.70 = 770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.54/1,292.70 = 770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.54x = 1,292.70 × 770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.54x = 995,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,559.98/863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.88

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