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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,276.64 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,276.64 and 434.32 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,276.64 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,276.64 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,276.64 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 554,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,468.18/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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