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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,276.19 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,276.19 and 576.50 is: 864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,276.19 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,276.19 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,276.19 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 735,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,714.27/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.98

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