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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.48, 1,273.07 and 654.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.48, 1,273.07 and 654.98 is: 980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.48 : 1,273.07 = 654.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.48/1,273.07 = 654.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.48x = 1,273.07 × 654.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.48x = 833,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,827.39/850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.42

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