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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,277.10 and 590.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,277.10 and 590.31 is: 885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,277.10 = 590.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,277.10 = 590.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,277.10 × 590.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 753,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,884.90/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.84

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