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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.98, 1,175.73 and 785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.98, 1,175.73 and 785.37 is: 1,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.98 : 1,175.73 = 785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.98/1,175.73 = 785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.98x = 1,175.73 × 785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.98x = 923,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,383.07/850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.08

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