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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,275.89 and 543.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,275.89 and 543.36 is: 814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,275.89 = 543.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,275.89 = 543.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,275.89 × 543.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 693,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,264.87/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.49

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