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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,282.11 and 797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,282.11 and 797.65 is: 1,202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,282.11 = 797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,282.11 = 797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,282.11 × 797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 1,022,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,668.85/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.53

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