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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,255.68 and 864.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,255.68 and 864.84 is: 1,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,255.68 = 864.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,255.68 = 864.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,255.68 × 864.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 1,085,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,962.29/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.06

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