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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,174.80 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,174.80 and 665.04 is: 918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,174.80 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,174.80 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,174.80 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 781,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,288.99/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.04

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