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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,276.68 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,276.68 and 526.46 is: 789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,276.68 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,276.68 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,276.68 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 672,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,120.95/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.63

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