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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,191.69 and 767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,191.69 and 767.94 is: 1,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,191.69 = 767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,191.69 = 767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,191.69 × 767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 915,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,146.42/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.78

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