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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.38, 1,174.17 and 764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.38, 1,174.17 and 764.98 is: 1,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.38 : 1,174.17 = 764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.38/1,174.17 = 764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.38x = 1,174.17 × 764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.38x = 898,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,216.57/851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.01

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