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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.51, 1,276.38 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.51, 1,276.38 and 575.92 is: 864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.51 : 1,276.38 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.51/1,276.38 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.51x = 1,276.38 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.51x = 735,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,094.37/850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.30

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