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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,174.55 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,174.55 and 473.01 is: 652.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,174.55 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,174.55 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,174.55 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 555,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,576.25/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.79

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