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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.39, 1,173.22 and 614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.39, 1,173.22 and 614.92 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.39 : 1,173.22 = 614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.39/1,173.22 = 614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.39x = 1,173.22 × 614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.39x = 721,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,436.44/851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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