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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.95, 1,277.24 and 714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.95, 1,277.24 and 714.87 is: 1,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.95 : 1,277.24 = 714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.95/1,277.24 = 714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.95x = 1,277.24 × 714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.95x = 913,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,056.98/850.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.99

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