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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,275.30 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,275.30 and 562.20 is: 842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,275.30 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,275.30 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,275.30 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 716,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,973.66/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.41

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