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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.15, 1,178.65 and 820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.15, 1,178.65 and 820.08 is: 1,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.15 : 1,178.65 = 820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.15/1,178.65 = 820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.15x = 1,178.65 × 820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.15x = 966,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,583.70/850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.95

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