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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.89, 1,276.34 and 562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.89, 1,276.34 and 562.26 is: 843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.89 : 1,276.34 = 562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.89/1,276.34 = 562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.89x = 1,276.34 × 562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.89x = 717,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,632.12/850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.39

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