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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,273.93 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,273.93 and 557.08 is: 834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,273.93 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,273.93 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,273.93 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 709,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,676.35/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.42

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