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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,195.43 and 789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,195.43 and 789.01 is: 1,086.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,195.43 = 789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,195.43 = 789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,195.43 × 789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 943,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,199.29/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.40

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