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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.51, 1,275.78 and 589.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.51, 1,275.78 and 589.09 is: 883.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.51 : 1,275.78 = 589.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.51/1,275.78 = 589.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.51x = 1,275.78 × 589.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.51x = 751,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,549.24/850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.65

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