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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,172.98 and 774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,172.98 and 774.08 is: 1,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,172.98 = 774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,172.98 = 774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,172.98 × 774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 907,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,980.36/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.78

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