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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.53, 1,174.96 and 641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.53, 1,174.96 and 641.64 is: 885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.53 : 1,174.96 = 641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.53/1,174.96 = 641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.53x = 1,174.96 × 641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.53x = 753,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,896.32/851.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.34

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