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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,261.20 and 868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,261.20 and 868.84 is: 1,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,261.20 = 868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,261.20 = 868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,261.20 × 868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 1,095,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,781.01/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.58

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