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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.71, 1,299.72 and 807.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.71, 1,299.72 and 807.77 is: 1,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.71 : 1,299.72 = 807.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.71/1,299.72 = 807.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.71x = 1,299.72 × 807.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.71x = 1,049,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,874.82/867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.94

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