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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,276.52 and 562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,276.52 and 562.39 is: 843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,276.52 = 562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,276.52 = 562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,276.52 × 562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 717,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,902.08/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.58

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