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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.99, 1,275.95 and 485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.99, 1,275.95 and 485.27 is: 727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.99 : 1,275.95 = 485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.99/1,275.95 = 485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.99x = 1,275.95 × 485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.99x = 619,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,187.05/850.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.61

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