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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.14, 1,200.32 and 765.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.14, 1,200.32 and 765.42 is: 1,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.14 : 1,200.32 = 765.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.14/1,200.32 = 765.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.14x = 1,200.32 × 765.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.14x = 918,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,748.93/871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.65

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