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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,275.73 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,275.73 and 503.93 is: 755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,275.73 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,275.73 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,275.73 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 642,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,880.55/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.39

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