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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,273.37 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,273.37 and 439.31 is: 657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,273.37 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,273.37 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,273.37 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 559,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,403.08/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.55

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