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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.98, 1,273.82 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.98, 1,273.82 and 655.48 is: 981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.98 : 1,273.82 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.98/1,273.82 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.98x = 1,273.82 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.98x = 834,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,957.07/850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.17

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