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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,200.76 and 850.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,200.76 and 850.07 is: 1,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,200.76 = 850.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,200.76 = 850.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,200.76 × 850.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 1,020,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,721.92/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.02

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