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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.01, 1,276.09 and 499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.01, 1,276.09 and 499.70 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.01 : 1,276.09 = 499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.01/1,276.09 = 499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.01x = 1,276.09 × 499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.01x = 637,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,664.11/851.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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