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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.84, 1,275.38 and 576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.84, 1,275.38 and 576.95 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.84 : 1,275.38 = 576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.84/1,275.38 = 576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.84x = 1,275.38 × 576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.84x = 735,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,827.61/850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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