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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,278.45 and 577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,278.45 and 577.53 is: 867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,278.45 = 577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,278.45 = 577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,278.45 × 577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 738,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,343.23/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.58

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