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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.96, 1,273.92 and 525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.96, 1,273.92 and 525.28 is: 786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.96 : 1,273.92 = 525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.96/1,273.92 = 525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.96x = 1,273.92 × 525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.96x = 669,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,164.70/850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.36

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