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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.29, 1,273.71 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.29, 1,273.71 and 484.02 is: 725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.29 : 1,273.71 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.29/1,273.71 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.29x = 1,273.71 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.29x = 616,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,501.11/850.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.05

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