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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.85, 1,275.75 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.85, 1,275.75 and 434.12 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.85 : 1,275.75 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.85/1,275.75 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.85x = 1,275.75 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.85x = 553,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,822.21/850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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