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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,267.76 and 782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,267.76 and 782.84 is: 1,167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,267.76 = 782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,267.76 = 782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,267.76 × 782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 992,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,453.24/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.37

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