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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,277.01 and 760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,277.01 and 760.42 is: 1,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,277.01 = 760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,277.01 = 760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,277.01 × 760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 971,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,063.94/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.90

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