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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,295.62 and 775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,295.62 and 775.92 is: 1,157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,295.62 = 775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,295.62 = 775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,295.62 × 775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 1,005,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,293.59/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.92

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