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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.30, 1,295.73 and 776.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.30, 1,295.73 and 776.01 is: 1,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.30 : 1,295.73 = 776.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.30/1,295.73 = 776.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.30x = 1,295.73 × 776.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.30x = 1,005,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,499.44/868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.01

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