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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,276.50 and 485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,276.50 and 485.64 is: 728.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,276.50 = 485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,276.50 = 485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,276.50 × 485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 619,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,919.46/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.14

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