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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.85, 1,200.95 and 776.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.85, 1,200.95 and 776.43 is: 1,071.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.85 : 1,200.95 = 776.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.85/1,200.95 = 776.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.85x = 1,200.95 × 776.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.85x = 932,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,453.61/869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.97

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