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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.14, 1,275.21 and 561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.14, 1,275.21 and 561.51 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.14 : 1,275.21 = 561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.14/1,275.21 = 561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.14x = 1,275.21 × 561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.14x = 716,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,043.17/850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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