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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.71, 1,274.01 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.71, 1,274.01 and 484.38 is: 725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.71 : 1,274.01 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.71/1,274.01 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.71x = 1,274.01 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.71x = 617,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,104.96/850.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.40

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