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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,276.94 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,276.94 and 524.84 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,276.94 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,276.94 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,276.94 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 670,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,189.19/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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