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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.42, 1,274.41 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.42, 1,274.41 and 561.25 is: 841.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.42 : 1,274.41 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.42/1,274.41 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.42x = 1,274.41 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.42x = 715,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,262.61/850.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.07

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