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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,274.70 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,274.70 and 525.64 is: 787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,274.70 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,274.70 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,274.70 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 670,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,033.31/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.27

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