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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.19, 1,275.08 and 590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.19, 1,275.08 and 590.18 is: 885.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.19 : 1,275.08 = 590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.19/1,275.08 = 590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.19x = 1,275.08 × 590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.19x = 752,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,517.39/850.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.12

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