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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.57, 1,271.31 and 739.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.57, 1,271.31 and 739.99 is: 1,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.57 : 1,271.31 = 739.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.57/1,271.31 = 739.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.57x = 1,271.31 × 739.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.57x = 940,756.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,756.69/850.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.03

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