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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,275.54 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,275.54 and 503.84 is: 755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,275.54 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,275.54 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,275.54 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 642,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,668.07/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.90

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