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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.51, 1,176.23 and 667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.51, 1,176.23 and 667.32 is: 921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.51 : 1,176.23 = 667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.51/1,176.23 = 667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.51x = 1,176.23 × 667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.51x = 784,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,923.47/851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.81

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