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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,192.80 and 778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,192.80 and 778.48 is: 1,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,192.80 = 778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,192.80 = 778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,192.80 × 778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 928,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,570.94/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.64

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