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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.83, 1,275 and 484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.83, 1,275 and 484.86 is: 726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.83 : 1,275 = 484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.83/1,275 = 484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.83x = 1,275 × 484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.83x = 618,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,196.50/850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.58

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