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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.79, 1,276.14 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.79, 1,276.14 and 363.49 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.79 : 1,276.14 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.79/1,276.14 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.79x = 1,276.14 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.79x = 463,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,864.13/850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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