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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.19, 1,272.55 and 438.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.19, 1,272.55 and 438.77 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.19 : 1,272.55 = 438.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.19/1,272.55 = 438.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.19x = 1,272.55 × 438.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.19x = 558,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,350.40/850.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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