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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,274.34 and 503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,274.34 and 503.77 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,274.34 = 503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,274.34 = 503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,274.34 × 503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 641,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,974.26/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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