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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.48, 1,274.28 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.48, 1,274.28 and 668.08 is: 1,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.48 : 1,274.28 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.48/1,274.28 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.48x = 1,274.28 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.48x = 851,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,320.98/850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.99

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