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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,172.07 and 767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,172.07 and 767.11 is: 1,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,172.07 = 767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,172.07 = 767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,172.07 × 767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 899,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,100.76/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.72

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