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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.67, 1,305.78 and 768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.67, 1,305.78 and 768.06 is: 1,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.67 : 1,305.78 = 768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.67/1,305.78 = 768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.67x = 1,305.78 × 768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.67x = 1,002,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,913.55/872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.25

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