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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.62, 1,274.49 and 525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.62, 1,274.49 and 525.33 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.62 : 1,274.49 = 525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.62/1,274.49 = 525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.62x = 1,274.49 × 525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.62x = 669,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,527.83/850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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