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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,274.76 and 460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,274.76 and 460.55 is: 690.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,274.76 = 460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,274.76 = 460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,274.76 × 460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 587,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,090.72/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.25

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