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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,277.61 and 776.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,277.61 and 776.81 is: 1,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,277.61 = 776.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,277.61 = 776.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,277.61 × 776.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 992,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,453.84/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.89

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