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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.27, 1,276.89 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.27, 1,276.89 and 418.32 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.27 : 1,276.89 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.27/1,276.89 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.27x = 1,276.89 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.27x = 534,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,148.62/851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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