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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.23, 1,273.32 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.23, 1,273.32 and 590.49 is: 884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.23 : 1,273.32 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.23/1,273.32 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.23x = 1,273.32 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.23x = 751,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,882.73/850.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.33

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