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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,275.08 and 668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,275.08 and 668.62 is: 1,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,275.08 = 668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,275.08 = 668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,275.08 × 668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 852,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,543.99/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.98

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