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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,173.78 and 732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,173.78 and 732.78 is: 1,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,173.78 = 732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,173.78 = 732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,173.78 × 732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 860,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,122.51/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.15

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