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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,276.47 and 542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,276.47 and 542.51 is: 813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,276.47 = 542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,276.47 = 542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,276.47 × 542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 692,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,491.36/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.24

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