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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,275.72 and 576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,275.72 and 576.42 is: 864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,275.72 = 576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,275.72 = 576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,275.72 × 576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 735,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,350.52/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.67

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