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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.28, 1,275.58 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.28, 1,275.58 and 526.02 is: 789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.28 : 1,275.58 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.28/1,275.58 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.28x = 1,275.58 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.28x = 670,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,980.59/850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.13

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