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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,273.84 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,273.84 and 498.08 is: 746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,273.84 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,273.84 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,273.84 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 634,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,466.61/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.15

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