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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,293.26 and 783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,293.26 and 783.47 is: 1,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,293.26 = 783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,293.26 = 783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,293.26 × 783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 1,013,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,230.41/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.20

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