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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.38, 1,177.08 and 591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.38, 1,177.08 and 591.34 is: 817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.38 : 1,177.08 = 591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.38/1,177.08 = 591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.38x = 1,177.08 × 591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.38x = 696,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,054.49/851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.56

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