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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.20, 1,167.75 and 864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.20, 1,167.75 and 864.20 is: 1,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.20 : 1,167.75 = 864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.20/1,167.75 = 864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.20x = 1,167.75 × 864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.20x = 1,009,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,169.55/864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.75

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