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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.13, 1,275.31 and 586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.13, 1,275.31 and 586.10 is: 879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.13 : 1,275.31 = 586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.13/1,275.31 = 586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.13x = 1,275.31 × 586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.13x = 747,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,455.94/850.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.22

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