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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.10, 1,273.63 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.10, 1,273.63 and 515.94 is: 772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.10 : 1,273.63 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.10/1,273.63 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.10x = 1,273.63 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.10x = 657,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,116.66/850.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.99

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