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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.41, 1,276.98 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.41, 1,276.98 and 406.56 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.41 : 1,276.98 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.41/1,276.98 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.41x = 1,276.98 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.41x = 519,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,168.99/851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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