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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,274.66 and 765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,274.66 and 765.20 is: 1,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,274.66 = 765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,274.66 = 765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,274.66 × 765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 975,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,376.37/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.77

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