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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.68, 1,186.78 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.68, 1,186.78 and 769.28 is: 1,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.68 : 1,186.78 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.68/1,186.78 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.68x = 1,186.78 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.68x = 912,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,966.12/864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.84

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