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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.98, 1,275.12 and 619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.98, 1,275.12 and 619.50 is: 928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.98 : 1,275.12 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.98/1,275.12 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.98x = 1,275.12 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.98x = 789,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,936.84/850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.27

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