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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.33, 1,273.01 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.33, 1,273.01 and 631.92 is: 946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.33 : 1,273.01 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.33/1,273.01 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.33x = 1,273.01 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.33x = 804,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,439.68/850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.04

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