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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,275.30 and 526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,275.30 and 526.20 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,275.30 = 526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,275.30 = 526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,275.30 × 526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 671,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,062.86/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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