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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,272.69 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,272.69 and 504.05 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,272.69 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,272.69 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,272.69 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 641,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,493.03/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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