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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.05, 1,277.20 and 633.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.05, 1,277.20 and 633.97 is: 951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.05 : 1,277.20 = 633.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.05/1,277.20 = 633.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.05x = 1,277.20 × 633.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.05x = 809,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,706.48/851.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.42

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