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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,279.44 and 807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,279.44 and 807.96 is: 1,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,279.44 = 807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,279.44 = 807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,279.44 × 807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 1,033,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,736.34/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.50

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