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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,273.56 and 770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,273.56 and 770.76 is: 1,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,273.56 = 770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,273.56 = 770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,273.56 × 770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 981,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,609.11/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.19

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