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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.06, 1,278.22 and 774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.06, 1,278.22 and 774.02 is: 1,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.06 : 1,278.22 = 774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.06/1,278.22 = 774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.06x = 1,278.22 × 774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.06x = 989,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,372.73/857.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.37

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