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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,174.91 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,174.91 and 618.03 is: 852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,174.91 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,174.91 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,174.91 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 726,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,126.54/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.95

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