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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,275.86 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,275.86 and 295.25 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,275.86 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,275.86 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,275.86 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 376,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,692.02/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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