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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,276.04 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,276.04 and 460.38 is: 690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,276.04 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,276.04 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,276.04 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 587,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,460.99/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.69

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