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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,174.36 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,174.36 and 501.76 is: 692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,174.36 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,174.36 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,174.36 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 589,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,246.87/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.30

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