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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,190.94 and 768.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,190.94 and 768.81 is: 1,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,190.94 = 768.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,190.94 = 768.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,190.94 × 768.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 915,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,606.58/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.17

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