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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,275.87 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,275.87 and 439.25 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,275.87 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,275.87 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,275.87 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 560,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,419.52/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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