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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,272.28 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,272.28 and 655.68 is: 980.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,272.28 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,272.28 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,272.28 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 834,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,208.55/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.38

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