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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,274.95 and 591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,274.95 and 591.63 is: 885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,274.95 = 591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,274.95 = 591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,274.95 × 591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 754,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,298.67/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.98

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