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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.43, 1,175.22 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.43, 1,175.22 and 497.44 is: 686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.43 : 1,175.22 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.43/1,175.22 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.43x = 1,175.22 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.43x = 584,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,598.50/851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.60

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