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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,275.90 and 759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,275.90 and 759.40 is: 1,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,275.90 = 759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,275.90 = 759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,275.90 × 759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 968,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,918.46/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.10

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