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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.65, 1,273.53 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.65, 1,273.53 and 635.19 is: 950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.65 : 1,273.53 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.65/1,273.53 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.65x = 1,273.53 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.65x = 808,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,933.52/850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.96

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