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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,198.80 and 771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,198.80 and 771.12 is: 1,064.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,198.80 = 771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,198.80 = 771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,198.80 × 771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 924,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,418.66/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.61

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