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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,201.10 and 850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,201.10 and 850.32 is: 1,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,201.10 = 850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,201.10 = 850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,201.10 × 850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 1,021,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,319.35/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.36

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