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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,276.25 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,276.25 and 417.75 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,276.25 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,276.25 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,276.25 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 533,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,151.35/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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