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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,277.07 and 576.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,277.07 and 576.58 is: 865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,277.07 = 576.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,277.07 = 576.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,277.07 × 576.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 736,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,333.02/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.36

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