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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.82, 1,275.80 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.82, 1,275.80 and 543.02 is: 814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.82 : 1,275.80 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.82/1,275.80 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.82x = 1,275.80 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.82x = 692,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,784.92/850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.26

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