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