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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,275.30 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,275.30 and 411.60 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,275.30 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,275.30 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,275.30 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 524,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,913.48/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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