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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,273.44 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,273.44 and 502.56 is: 752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,273.44 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,273.44 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,273.44 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 639,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,980.01/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.85

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