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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,194.55 and 784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,194.55 and 784.59 is: 1,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,194.55 = 784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,194.55 = 784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,194.55 × 784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 937,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,231.98/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.08

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