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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.46, 1,293.45 and 774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.46, 1,293.45 and 774.55 is: 1,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.46 : 1,293.45 = 774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.46/1,293.45 = 774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.46x = 1,293.45 × 774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.46x = 1,001,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,841.70/864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.92

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