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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,275.15 and 561.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,275.15 and 561.75 is: 841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,275.15 = 561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,275.15 = 561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,275.15 × 561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 716,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,315.51/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.55

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