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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.40, 1,272.90 and 666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.40, 1,272.90 and 666.80 is: 998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.40 : 1,272.90 = 666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.40/1,272.90 = 666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.40x = 1,272.90 × 666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.40x = 848,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,769.72/850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.08

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