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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.44, 1,278.60 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.44, 1,278.60 and 562.72 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.44 : 1,278.60 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.44/1,278.60 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.44x = 1,278.60 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.44x = 719,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,493.79/851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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