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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,204.62 and 860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,204.62 and 860.64 is: 1,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,204.62 = 860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,204.62 = 860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,204.62 × 860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 1,036,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,744.16/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.63

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