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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,175.58 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,175.58 and 763.56 is: 1,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,175.58 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,175.58 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,175.58 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 897,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,625.86/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.74

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