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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,276.81 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,276.81 and 485.22 is: 727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,276.81 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,276.81 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,276.81 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 619,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,533.75/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.82

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