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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.53, 1,276.43 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.53, 1,276.43 and 543.14 is: 815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.53 : 1,276.43 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.53/1,276.43 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.53x = 1,276.43 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.53x = 693,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,275.88/850.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.11

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