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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,269.03 and 787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,269.03 and 787.56 is: 1,175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,269.03 = 787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,269.03 = 787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,269.03 × 787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 999,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,428.82/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.58

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