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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.56, 1,276.66 and 783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.56, 1,276.66 and 783.22 is: 1,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.56 : 1,276.66 = 783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.56/1,276.66 = 783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.56x = 1,276.66 × 783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.56x = 999,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,900.50/851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.20

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