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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,275.04 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,275.04 and 479.68 is: 719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,275.04 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,275.04 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,275.04 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 611,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,611.19/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.07

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