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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.30, 1,276.95 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.30, 1,276.95 and 659.06 is: 988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.30 : 1,276.95 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.30/1,276.95 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.30x = 1,276.95 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.30x = 841,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,586.67/851.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.59

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