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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,299.24 and 770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,299.24 and 770.16 is: 1,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,299.24 = 770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,299.24 = 770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,299.24 × 770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 1,000,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,622.68/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.64

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