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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.24, 1,273.20 and 524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.24, 1,273.20 and 524.62 is: 785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.24 : 1,273.20 = 524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.24/1,273.20 = 524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.24x = 1,273.20 × 524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.24x = 667,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,946.18/850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.60

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