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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,273.95 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,273.95 and 525.12 is: 786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,273.95 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,273.95 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,273.95 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 668,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,976.62/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.35

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