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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,274.84 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,274.84 and 588.52 is: 882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,274.84 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,274.84 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,274.84 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 750,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,262.71/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.03

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