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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.51, 1,302.77 and 762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.51, 1,302.77 and 762.81 is: 1,144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.51 : 1,302.77 = 762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.51/1,302.77 = 762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.51x = 1,302.77 × 762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.51x = 993,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,765.98/868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.22

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