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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,275.14 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,275.14 and 502.40 is: 753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,275.14 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,275.14 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,275.14 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 640,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,634.78/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.51

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