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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,275.68 and 576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,275.68 and 576.46 is: 864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,275.68 = 576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,275.68 = 576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,275.68 × 576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 735,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,378.49/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.09

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