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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,300.04 and 774.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,300.04 and 774.63 is: 1,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,300.04 = 774.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,300.04 = 774.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,300.04 × 774.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 1,007,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,046.11/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.18

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