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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.46, 1,274.73 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.46, 1,274.73 and 524.61 is: 785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.46 : 1,274.73 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.46/1,274.73 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.46x = 1,274.73 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.46x = 668,736.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,736.11/851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.40

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