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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,302.86 and 774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,302.86 and 774.28 is: 1,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,302.86 = 774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,302.86 = 774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,302.86 × 774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 1,008,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,778.44/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.97

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