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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.47, 1,275.14 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.47, 1,275.14 and 411.60 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.47 : 1,275.14 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.47/1,275.14 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.47x = 1,275.14 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.47x = 524,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,846.26/850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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