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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.63, 1,173.14 and 764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.63, 1,173.14 and 764.23 is: 1,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.63 : 1,173.14 = 764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.63/1,173.14 = 764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.63x = 1,173.14 × 764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.63x = 896,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,544.96/850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.98

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