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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,175.04 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,175.04 and 585.80 is: 808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,175.04 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,175.04 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,175.04 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 688,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,338.43/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.55

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