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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,276.74 and 775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,276.74 and 775.60 is: 1,162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,276.74 = 775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,276.74 = 775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,276.74 × 775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 990,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,236.35/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.67

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