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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.62, 1,184.86 and 781.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.62, 1,184.86 and 781.58 is: 1,071.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.62 : 1,184.86 = 781.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.62/1,184.86 = 781.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.62x = 1,184.86 × 781.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.62x = 926,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,066.82/864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.07

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