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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.80, 1,275.84 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.80, 1,275.84 and 577.02 is: 865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.80 : 1,275.84 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.80/1,275.84 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.80x = 1,275.84 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.80x = 736,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,185.20/850.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.29

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