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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,175.30 and 501.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,175.30 and 501.99 is: 692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,175.30 = 501.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,175.30 = 501.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,175.30 × 501.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 589,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,988.85/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.99

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