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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,274.04 and 779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,274.04 and 779.58 is: 1,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,274.04 = 779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,274.04 = 779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,274.04 × 779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 993,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,216.10/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.31

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