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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,273.68 and 714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,273.68 and 714.36 is: 1,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,273.68 = 714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,273.68 = 714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,273.68 × 714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 909,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,866.04/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.88

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