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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,272.39 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,272.39 and 503.20 is: 752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,272.39 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,272.39 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,272.39 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 640,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,266.65/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.64

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