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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,274.64 and 562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,274.64 and 562.24 is: 842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,274.64 = 562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,274.64 = 562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,274.64 × 562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 716,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,653.59/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.53

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