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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,274.40 and 654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,274.40 and 654.56 is: 981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,274.40 = 654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,274.40 = 654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,274.40 × 654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 834,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,171.26/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.15

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