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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.20, 1,274.97 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.20, 1,274.97 and 590.44 is: 884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.20 : 1,274.97 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.20/1,274.97 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.20x = 1,274.97 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.20x = 752,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,793.29/851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.39

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