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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.76, 1,272.48 and 778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.76, 1,272.48 and 778.48 is: 1,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.76 : 1,272.48 = 778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.76/1,272.48 = 778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.76x = 1,272.48 × 778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.76x = 990,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,600.23/849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.74

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