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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,273.42 and 605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,273.42 and 605.72 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,273.42 = 605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,273.42 = 605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,273.42 × 605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 771,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,335.96/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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