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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,275.75 and 645.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,275.75 and 645.14 is: 966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,275.75 = 645.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,275.75 = 645.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,275.75 × 645.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 823,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,040.54/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.90

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