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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.39, 1,174.22 and 718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.39, 1,174.22 and 718.92 is: 991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.39 : 1,174.22 = 718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.39/1,174.22 = 718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.39x = 1,174.22 × 718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.39x = 844,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,168.45/851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.52

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