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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.59, 1,274.81 and 735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.59, 1,274.81 and 735.03 is: 1,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.59 : 1,274.81 = 735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.59/1,274.81 = 735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.59x = 1,274.81 × 735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.59x = 937,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,019.92/850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.61

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