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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,277.22 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,277.22 and 635.22 is: 953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,277.22 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,277.22 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,277.22 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 811,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,315.69/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.12

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