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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.23, 1,272.69 and 654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.23, 1,272.69 and 654.72 is: 980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.23 : 1,272.69 = 654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.23/1,272.69 = 654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.23x = 1,272.69 × 654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.23x = 833,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,262.82/850.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.04

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