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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,172.66 and 783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,172.66 and 783.45 is: 1,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,172.66 = 783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,172.66 = 783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,172.66 × 783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 918,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,716.56/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.32

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