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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,276.02 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,276.02 and 525.78 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,276.02 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,276.02 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,276.02 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 670,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,905.80/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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