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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,273.80 and 646.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,273.80 and 646.23 is: 967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,273.80 = 646.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,273.80 = 646.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,273.80 × 646.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 823,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,167.77/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.45

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