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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.62, 1,273.95 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.62, 1,273.95 and 557.94 is: 835.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.62 : 1,273.95 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.62/1,273.95 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.62x = 1,273.95 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.62x = 710,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,787.66/850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.61

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