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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.94, 1,275.50 and 417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.94, 1,275.50 and 417.19 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.94 : 1,275.50 = 417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.94/1,275.50 = 417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.94x = 1,275.50 × 417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.94x = 532,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,123.70/850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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