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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,275.06 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,275.06 and 417.64 is: 625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,275.06 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,275.06 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,275.06 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 532,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,516.06/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.52

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