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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,277.69 and 522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,277.69 and 522.63 is: 784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,277.69 = 522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,277.69 = 522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,277.69 × 522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 667,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,756.51/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.39

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