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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,276.07 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,276.07 and 542.97 is: 814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,276.07 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,276.07 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,276.07 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 692,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,865.01/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.01

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