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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,276.07 and 411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,276.07 and 411.98 is: 617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,276.07 = 411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,276.07 = 411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,276.07 × 411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 525,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,706.88/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.53

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