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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.12, 1,271.82 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.12, 1,271.82 and 607.24 is: 908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.12 : 1,271.82 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.12/1,271.82 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.12x = 1,271.82 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.12x = 772,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,299.98/850.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.46

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