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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.11, 1,173.98 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.11, 1,173.98 and 615.40 is: 848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.11 : 1,173.98 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.11/1,173.98 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.11x = 1,173.98 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.11x = 722,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,467.29/851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.86

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