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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.46, 1,274.30 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.46, 1,274.30 and 525.16 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.46 : 1,274.30 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.46/1,274.30 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.46x = 1,274.30 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.46x = 669,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,205.58/850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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