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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,276.18 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,276.18 and 558.28 is: 837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,276.18 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,276.18 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,276.18 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 712,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,465.77/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.07

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