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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,281.72 and 778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,281.72 and 778.08 is: 1,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,281.72 = 778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,281.72 = 778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,281.72 × 778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 997,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,280.70/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.16

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