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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,273.69 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,273.69 and 524.72 is: 786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,273.69 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,273.69 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,273.69 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 668,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,330.62/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.23

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