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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.71, 1,276.13 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.71, 1,276.13 and 417.87 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.71 : 1,276.13 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.71/1,276.13 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.71x = 1,276.13 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.71x = 533,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,254.35/850.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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