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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.82, 1,196.76 and 804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.82, 1,196.76 and 804.19 is: 1,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.82 : 1,196.76 = 804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.82/1,196.76 = 804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.82x = 1,196.76 × 804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.82x = 962,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,422.42/867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.01

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