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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.96, 1,276.35 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.96, 1,276.35 and 439.03 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.96 : 1,276.35 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.96/1,276.35 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.96x = 1,276.35 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.96x = 560,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,355.94/850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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