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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,296.42 and 788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,296.42 and 788.82 is: 1,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,296.42 = 788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,296.42 = 788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,296.42 × 788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 1,022,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,642.02/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.23

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