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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.55, 1,194.45 and 772.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.55, 1,194.45 and 772.57 is: 1,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.55 : 1,194.45 = 772.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.55/1,194.45 = 772.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.55x = 1,194.45 × 772.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.55x = 922,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,792.37/867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.68

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