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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.77, 1,303.01 and 774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.77, 1,303.01 and 774.35 is: 1,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.77 : 1,303.01 = 774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.77/1,303.01 = 774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.77x = 1,303.01 × 774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.77x = 1,008,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,975.41/867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.73

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