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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.78, 1,268.68 and 783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.78, 1,268.68 and 783.46 is: 1,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.78 : 1,268.68 = 783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.78/1,268.68 = 783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.78x = 1,268.68 × 783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.78x = 993,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,954.90/850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.29

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