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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,173.87 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,173.87 and 641.34 is: 884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,173.87 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,173.87 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,173.87 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 752,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,849.79/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.56

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