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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.79, 1,277.70 and 715.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.79, 1,277.70 and 715.62 is: 1,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.79 : 1,277.70 = 715.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.79/1,277.70 = 715.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.79x = 1,277.70 × 715.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.79x = 914,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,347.67/850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.71

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