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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.70, 1,272.83 and 504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.70, 1,272.83 and 504.22 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.70 : 1,272.83 = 504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.70/1,272.83 = 504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.70x = 1,272.83 × 504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.70x = 641,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,786.34/850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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