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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,296.84 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,296.84 and 787.32 is: 1,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,296.84 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,296.84 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,296.84 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 1,021,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,028.07/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.41

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