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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.73, 1,275.05 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.73, 1,275.05 and 619.04 is: 927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.73 : 1,275.05 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.73/1,275.05 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.73x = 1,275.05 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.73x = 789,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,302.12/850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.80

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