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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,173.12 and 601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,173.12 and 601.98 is: 829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,173.12 = 601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,173.12 = 601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,173.12 × 601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 706,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,194.78/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.78

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