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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.78, 1,276.54 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.78, 1,276.54 and 461.06 is: 691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.78 : 1,276.54 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.78/1,276.54 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.78x = 1,276.54 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.78x = 588,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,561.53/850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.79

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