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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,274.18 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,274.18 and 575.46 is: 862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,274.18 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,274.18 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,274.18 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 733,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,239.62/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.59

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