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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,272.88 and 654.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,272.88 and 654.85 is: 980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,272.88 = 654.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,272.88 = 654.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,272.88 × 654.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 833,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,545.47/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.23

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