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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.29, 1,272.39 and 666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.29, 1,272.39 and 666.42 is: 997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.29 : 1,272.39 = 666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.29/1,272.39 = 666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.29x = 1,272.39 × 666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.29x = 847,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,946.14/850.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.24

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