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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,275.24 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,275.24 and 542.19 is: 813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,275.24 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,275.24 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,275.24 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 691,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,429.19/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.36

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