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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.95, 1,273.99 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.95, 1,273.99 and 524.11 is: 784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.95 : 1,273.99 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.95/1,273.99 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.95x = 1,273.99 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.95x = 667,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,710.90/850.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.67

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