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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851, 1,174.86 and 643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851, 1,174.86 and 643.64 is: 888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851 : 1,174.86 = 643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851/1,174.86 = 643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851x = 1,174.86 × 643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851x = 756,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,186.89/851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.59

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