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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,297.92 and 789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,297.92 and 789.82 is: 1,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,297.92 = 789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,297.92 = 789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,297.92 × 789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 1,025,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,123.17/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.73

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