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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,274.99 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,274.99 and 387.77 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,274.99 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,274.99 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,274.99 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 494,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,394.56/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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