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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,173.71 and 615.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,173.71 and 615.61 is: 848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,173.71 = 615.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,173.71 = 615.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,173.71 × 615.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 722,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,538.67/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.73

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