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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,274.73 and 704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,274.73 and 704.65 is: 1,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,274.73 = 704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,274.73 = 704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,274.73 × 704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 898,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,238.49/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.63

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