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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.14, 1,275.93 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.14, 1,275.93 and 680.22 is: 1,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.14 : 1,275.93 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.14/1,275.93 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.14x = 1,275.93 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.14x = 867,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,913.10/850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.91

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