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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,305.82 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,305.82 and 792.09 is: 1,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,305.82 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,305.82 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,305.82 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 1,034,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,324.98/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.42

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