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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.46, 1,175.07 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.46, 1,175.07 and 497.26 is: 686.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.46 : 1,175.07 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.46/1,175.07 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.46x = 1,175.07 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.46x = 584,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,306.95/851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.24

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