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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.12, 1,273.62 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.12, 1,273.62 and 502.48 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.12 : 1,273.62 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.12/1,273.62 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.12x = 1,273.62 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.12x = 639,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,968.47/850.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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