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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.75, 1,276.35 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.75, 1,276.35 and 273.64 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.75 : 1,276.35 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.75/1,276.35 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.75x = 1,276.35 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.75x = 349,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,260.41/850.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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