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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,272.84 and 712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,272.84 and 712.71 is: 1,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,272.84 = 712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,272.84 = 712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,272.84 × 712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 907,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,165.80/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.23

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