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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.78, 1,277.22 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.78, 1,277.22 and 303.92 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.78 : 1,277.22 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.78/1,277.22 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.78x = 1,277.22 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.78x = 388,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,172.70/851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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