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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,275.44 and 527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,275.44 and 527.73 is: 791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,275.44 = 527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,275.44 = 527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,275.44 × 527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 673,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,085.31/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.51

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