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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.11, 1,275.50 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.11, 1,275.50 and 461.25 is: 691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.11 : 1,275.50 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.11/1,275.50 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.11x = 1,275.50 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.11x = 588,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,325.53/851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.25

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