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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,199.68 and 775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,199.68 and 775.51 is: 1,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,199.68 = 775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,199.68 = 775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,199.68 × 775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 930,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,363.84/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.70

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