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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.88, 1,196.94 and 781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.88, 1,196.94 and 781.48 is: 1,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.88 : 1,196.94 = 781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.88/1,196.94 = 781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.88x = 1,196.94 × 781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.88x = 935,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,384.67/867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.78

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