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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.78, 1,301.55 and 771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.78, 1,301.55 and 771.58 is: 1,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.78 : 1,301.55 = 771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.78/1,301.55 = 771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.78x = 1,301.55 × 771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.78x = 1,004,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,249.95/868.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.93

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