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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,274.66 and 557.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,274.66 and 557.77 is: 836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,274.66 = 557.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,274.66 = 557.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,274.66 × 557.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 710,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,967.11/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.06

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