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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,276.02 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,276.02 and 417.96 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,276.02 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,276.02 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,276.02 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 533,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,325.32/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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