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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,273.23 and 590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,273.23 and 590.51 is: 884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,273.23 = 590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,273.23 = 590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,273.23 × 590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 751,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,858.23/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.52

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