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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.71, 1,276.11 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.71, 1,276.11 and 485.82 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.71 : 1,276.11 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.71/1,276.11 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.71x = 1,276.11 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.71x = 619,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,959.76/850.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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