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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,275.60 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,275.60 and 417.36 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,275.60 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,275.60 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,275.60 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 532,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,384.42/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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