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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,272.98 and 589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,272.98 and 589.30 is: 882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,272.98 = 589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,272.98 = 589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,272.98 × 589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 750,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,167.11/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.51

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