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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,275.62 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,275.62 and 655.48 is: 982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,275.62 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,275.62 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,275.62 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 836,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,143.40/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.29

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