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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.18, 1,275.76 and 557.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.18, 1,275.76 and 557.62 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.18 : 1,275.76 = 557.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.18/1,275.76 = 557.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.18x = 1,275.76 × 557.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.18x = 711,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,389.29/850.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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