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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.25, 1,173.63 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.25, 1,173.63 and 629.82 is: 868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.25 : 1,173.63 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.25/1,173.63 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.25x = 1,173.63 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.25x = 739,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,175.65/851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.34

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