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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.79, 1,294.81 and 779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.79, 1,294.81 and 779.98 is: 1,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.79 : 1,294.81 = 779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.79/1,294.81 = 779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.79x = 1,294.81 × 779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.79x = 1,009,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,925.90/866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.13

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