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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.77, 1,276.20 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.77, 1,276.20 and 273.66 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.77 : 1,276.20 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.77/1,276.20 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.77x = 1,276.20 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.77x = 349,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,244.89/850.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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