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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,276.19 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,276.19 and 417.78 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,276.19 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,276.19 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,276.19 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 533,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,166.66/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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