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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.11, 1,276.70 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.11, 1,276.70 and 485.60 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.11 : 1,276.70 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.11/1,276.70 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.11x = 1,276.70 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.11x = 619,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,956.71/851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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