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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,275.06 and 713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,275.06 and 713.94 is: 1,070.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,275.06 = 713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,275.06 = 713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,275.06 × 713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 910,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,316.34/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.94

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