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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,277.04 and 504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,277.04 and 504.40 is: 756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,277.04 = 504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,277.04 = 504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,277.04 × 504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 644,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,138.98/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.85

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