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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.07, 1,274.98 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.07, 1,274.98 and 387.35 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.07 : 1,274.98 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.07/1,274.98 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.07x = 1,274.98 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.07x = 493,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,863.50/850.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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