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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,275.18 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,275.18 and 525.74 is: 787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,275.18 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,275.18 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,275.18 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 670,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,413.13/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.46

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