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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,303.14 and 776.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,303.14 and 776.38 is: 1,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,303.14 = 776.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,303.14 = 776.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,303.14 × 776.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 1,011,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,731.83/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.71

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