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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,274.38 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,274.38 and 484.20 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,274.38 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,274.38 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,274.38 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 617,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,054.80/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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