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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.33, 1,175.49 and 686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.33, 1,175.49 and 686.32 is: 947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.33 : 1,175.49 = 686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.33/1,175.49 = 686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.33x = 1,175.49 × 686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.33x = 806,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,759.36/851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.65

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