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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.22, 1,307.07 and 775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.22, 1,307.07 and 775.70 is: 1,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.22 : 1,307.07 = 775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.22/1,307.07 = 775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.22x = 1,307.07 × 775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.22x = 1,013,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,894.20/871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.76

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