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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,275.30 and 696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,275.30 and 696.30 is: 1,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,275.30 = 696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,275.30 = 696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,275.30 × 696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 887,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,991.39/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.45

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