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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,275.84 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,275.84 and 504.82 is: 756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,275.84 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,275.84 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,275.84 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 644,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,069.55/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.48

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