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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,274.24 and 459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,274.24 and 459.99 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,274.24 = 459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,274.24 = 459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,274.24 × 459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 586,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,138.81/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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