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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.20, 1,277.21 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.20, 1,277.21 and 461.18 is: 692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.20 : 1,277.21 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.20/1,277.21 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.20x = 1,277.21 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.20x = 589,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,028.05/851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.00

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