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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,274.48 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,274.48 and 508.32 is: 760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,274.48 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,274.48 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,274.48 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 647,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,843.67/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.95

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