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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,275.89 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,275.89 and 418.68 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,275.89 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,275.89 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,275.89 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 534,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,187.53/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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