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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.73, 1,276.19 and 485.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.73, 1,276.19 and 485.42 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.73 : 1,276.19 = 485.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.73/1,276.19 = 485.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.73x = 1,276.19 × 485.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.73x = 619,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,488.15/850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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