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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.38, 1,277.26 and 505.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.38, 1,277.26 and 505.03 is: 756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.38 : 1,277.26 = 505.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.38/1,277.26 = 505.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.38x = 1,277.26 × 505.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.38x = 645,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,049.49/852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.76

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