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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,174.39 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,174.39 and 472.91 is: 652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,174.39 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,174.39 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,174.39 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 555,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,372.54/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.59

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