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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.44, 1,273.51 and 503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.44, 1,273.51 and 503.95 is: 753.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.44 : 1,273.51 = 503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.44/1,273.51 = 503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.44x = 1,273.51 × 503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.44x = 641,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,785.36/851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.76

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