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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.26, 1,174.85 and 616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.26, 1,174.85 and 616.01 is: 850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.26 : 1,174.85 = 616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.26/1,174.85 = 616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.26x = 1,174.85 × 616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.26x = 723,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,716.17/851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.17

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