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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,277.22 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,277.22 and 528.02 is: 792.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,277.22 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,277.22 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,277.22 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 674,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,391.32/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.84

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