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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,276.02 and 631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,276.02 and 631.53 is: 947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,276.02 = 631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,276.02 = 631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,276.02 × 631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 805,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,844.91/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.50

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