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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.77, 1,276.16 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.77, 1,276.16 and 265.78 is: 398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.77 : 1,276.16 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.77/1,276.16 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.77x = 1,276.16 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.77x = 339,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,178.07/850.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.67

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