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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,272.86 and 763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,272.86 and 763.40 is: 1,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,272.86 = 763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,272.86 = 763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,272.86 × 763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 971,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,701.32/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.00

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