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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,277.52 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,277.52 and 620.64 is: 931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,277.52 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,277.52 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,277.52 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 792,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,880.01/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.13

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