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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,273.86 and 779.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,273.86 and 779.53 is: 1,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,273.86 = 779.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,273.86 = 779.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,273.86 × 779.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 993,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,012.09/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.69

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