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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.68, 1,276.92 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.68, 1,276.92 and 418.14 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.68 : 1,276.92 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.68/1,276.92 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.68x = 1,276.92 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.68x = 533,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,931.33/850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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