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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.31, 1,275.86 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.31, 1,275.86 and 504.33 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.31 : 1,275.86 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.31/1,275.86 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.31x = 1,275.86 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.31x = 643,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,451.95/850.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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