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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,276.41 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,276.41 and 578.88 is: 868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,276.41 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,276.41 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,276.41 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 738,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,888.22/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.22

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