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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,276.80 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,276.80 and 504.18 is: 755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,276.80 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,276.80 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,276.80 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 643,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,737.02/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.83

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