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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,277.94 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,277.94 and 528.50 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,277.94 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,277.94 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,277.94 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 675,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,391.29/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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