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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,274.04 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,274.04 and 644.04 is: 965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,274.04 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,274.04 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,274.04 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 820,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,532.72/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.22

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