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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.28, 1,274.40 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.28, 1,274.40 and 525.60 is: 786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.28 : 1,274.40 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.28/1,274.40 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.28x = 1,274.40 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.28x = 669,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,824.64/851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.84

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