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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,286.28 and 832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,286.28 and 832.68 is: 1,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,286.28 = 832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,286.28 = 832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,286.28 × 832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 1,071,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,059.63/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.91

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