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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.80, 1,277.40 and 668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.80, 1,277.40 and 668.40 is: 1,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.80 : 1,277.40 = 668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.80/1,277.40 = 668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.80x = 1,277.40 × 668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.80x = 853,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,814.16/850.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.54

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