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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,282.59 and 838.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,282.59 and 838.98 is: 1,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,282.59 = 838.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,282.59 = 838.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,282.59 × 838.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 1,076,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,067.36/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.15

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