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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,195.56 and 780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,195.56 and 780.48 is: 1,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,195.56 = 780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,195.56 = 780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,195.56 × 780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 933,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,110.67/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.40

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