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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,174.65 and 497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,174.65 and 497.11 is: 685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,174.65 = 497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,174.65 = 497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,174.65 × 497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 583,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,930.26/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.99

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