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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.51, 1,276.04 and 485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.51, 1,276.04 and 485.54 is: 727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.51 : 1,276.04 = 485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.51/1,276.04 = 485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.51x = 1,276.04 × 485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.51x = 619,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,572.87/851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.61

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