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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,277.04 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,277.04 and 412.12 is: 618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,277.04 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,277.04 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,277.04 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 526,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,293.72/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.18

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