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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,275.38 and 591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,275.38 and 591.65 is: 886.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,275.38 = 591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,275.38 = 591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,275.38 × 591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 754,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,572.66/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.54

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