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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,275.74 and 763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,275.74 and 763.96 is: 1,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,275.74 = 763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,275.74 = 763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,275.74 × 763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 974,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,614.33/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.48

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