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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,276.93 and 412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,276.93 and 412.65 is: 618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,276.93 = 412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,276.93 = 412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,276.93 × 412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 526,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,925.68/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.89

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