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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.07, 1,274.96 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.07, 1,274.96 and 498.83 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.07 : 1,274.96 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.07/1,274.96 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.07x = 1,274.96 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.07x = 635,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,988.30/851.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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