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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.86, 1,189.21 and 780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.86, 1,189.21 and 780.72 is: 1,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.86 : 1,189.21 = 780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.86/1,189.21 = 780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.86x = 1,189.21 × 780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.86x = 928,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,440.03/863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.76

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