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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.13, 1,174.64 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.13, 1,174.64 and 501.75 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.13 : 1,174.64 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.13/1,174.64 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.13x = 1,174.64 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.13x = 589,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,373.11/851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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