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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,276.98 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,276.98 and 505.08 is: 757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,276.98 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,276.98 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,276.98 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 644,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,977.06/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.85

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