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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,275.96 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,275.96 and 562.01 is: 843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,275.96 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,275.96 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,275.96 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 717,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,102.28/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.02

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