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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.83, 1,273.59 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.83, 1,273.59 and 543.03 is: 812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.83 : 1,273.59 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.83/1,273.59 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.83x = 1,273.59 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.83x = 691,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,597.58/850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.85

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