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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.71, 1,274.82 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.71, 1,274.82 and 484.72 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.71 : 1,274.82 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.71/1,274.82 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.71x = 1,274.82 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.71x = 617,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,930.75/850.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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