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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.96, 1,166.66 and 786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.96, 1,166.66 and 786.64 is: 1,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.96 : 1,166.66 = 786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.96/1,166.66 = 786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.96x = 1,166.66 × 786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.96x = 917,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,741.42/850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.48

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