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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,270.52 and 788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,270.52 and 788.56 is: 1,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,270.52 = 788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,270.52 = 788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,270.52 × 788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 1,001,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,881.25/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.08

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