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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,276.96 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,276.96 and 524.88 is: 788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,276.96 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,276.96 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,276.96 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 670,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,250.76/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.07

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