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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.13, 1,274.85 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.13, 1,274.85 and 417.39 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.13 : 1,274.85 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.13/1,274.85 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.13x = 1,274.85 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.13x = 532,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,109.64/851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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