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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.58, 1,273.82 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.58, 1,273.82 and 484.26 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.58 : 1,273.82 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.58/1,273.82 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.58x = 1,273.82 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.58x = 616,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,860.07/850.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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