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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.99, 1,274.46 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.99, 1,274.46 and 525.37 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.99 : 1,274.46 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.99/1,274.46 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.99x = 1,274.46 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.99x = 669,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,563.05/850.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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