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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.67, 1,272.59 and 736.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.67, 1,272.59 and 736.35 is: 1,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.67 : 1,272.59 = 736.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.67/1,272.59 = 736.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.67x = 1,272.59 × 736.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.67x = 937,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,071.65/850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.57

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