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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,276.56 and 521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,276.56 and 521.88 is: 783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,276.56 = 521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,276.56 = 521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,276.56 × 521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 666,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,211.13/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.26

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