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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,276.60 and 681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,276.60 and 681.68 is: 1,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,276.60 = 681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,276.60 = 681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,276.60 × 681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 870,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,232.69/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.03

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