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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,277.55 and 461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,277.55 and 461.37 is: 692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,277.55 = 461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,277.55 = 461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,277.55 × 461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 589,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,423.24/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.32

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