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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.00, 1,275.68 and 485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.00, 1,275.68 and 485.07 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.00 : 1,275.68 = 485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.00/1,275.68 = 485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.00x = 1,275.68 × 485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.00x = 618,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,791.67/851.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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