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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,276.57 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,276.57 and 591.18 is: 886.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,276.57 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,276.57 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,276.57 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 754,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,682.65/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.62

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