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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,277.10 and 561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,277.10 and 561.72 is: 843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,277.10 = 561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,277.10 = 561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,277.10 × 561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 717,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,372.61/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.53

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