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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,175.12 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,175.12 and 497.70 is: 686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,175.12 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,175.12 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,175.12 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 584,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,857.22/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.82

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