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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.87, 1,275.99 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.87, 1,275.99 and 504.28 is: 756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.87 : 1,275.99 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.87/1,275.99 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.87x = 1,275.99 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.87x = 643,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,456.24/850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.23

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